This course is designed for individuals who are interested in learning the skills and techniques of ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing or white-hat hacking. Ethical hackers are responsible for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. This course is suitable for beginners with basic knowledge of computer systems and networks, as well as professionals who want to enhance their skills in ethical hacking.

What will students learn in this class:

• Understanding the fundamentals of ethical hacking, including legal and ethical considerations
• Learning various hacking methodologies, tools, and techniques used by ethical hackers
• Conducting reconnaissance and information gathering to identify potential vulnerabilities
• Scanning and enumerating systems to discover weaknesses in networks and applications
• Exploiting vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks
• Performing password attacks, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation techniques
• Analyzing and exploiting web application vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection
• Understanding wireless network security and conducting wireless attacks
• Performing social engineering attacks to exploit human vulnerabilities
• Conducting network sniffing and traffic analysis to intercept and analyze data
• Performing vulnerability assessment and penetration testing on systems and networks
• Understanding and using various hacking tools, such as Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite
• Learning how to write comprehensive reports and recommendations for addressing vulnerabilities

Is there anything students need to bring to the class:

• Students are required to bring their own laptop with administrative access to install and run virtual machines and security tools.
• Students should also have a basic understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and programming concepts, although this will be covered in the course.

Note: This course emphasizes ethical and legal aspects of hacking and is intended for educational purposes only. Any misuse of the skills learned in this course is strictly prohibited.